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1992 Mazda MX-5 MIATA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

82,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 18 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior211.1%
Electrical and battery issues15.6%
Steering behavior15.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
3
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
Tires:Sidewall
2
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
2
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
Electrical System
1
Electrical System:Ignition
1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags3
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly2
Tires:Sidewall2
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear2
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module1
Electrical System1
Electrical System:Ignition1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner1

Air Bags: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Tires:Sidewall: 2; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 2; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
5
1996
1
2000
3
2001
1
2002
1
2003
2
2005
1
2006
1
2015
1
2018
1
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19955
19961
20003
20011
20021
20032
20051
20061
20151
20181
20191

1995: 5; 1996: 1; 2000: 3; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11122874 · 2018-08-27 (August 27, 2018)

TAKATA RECALL MY 1992 MAZDA MIATA'S AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON THE DASH, AND THERE IS A SOFT BEEP HEARD,WHICH IS INTERMITTENT. THE FLASHING STARTS AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED, AND IT CONTINUES WHILE IN MOTION. THERE IS A PAUSE BETWEEN A SERIES OF AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES. THE BEEP IS SOFT AND STARTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING; HOWEVER, NOW THE BEEPING IS HEARD ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG FLASHING LIGHT. THE CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND LOOKS LIKE A NEW CAR. IT IS KEPT GARAGED. IT WAS IN A SLIGHT ACCIDE…

Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122874 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 484660 · 1995-08-07 (August 7, 1995)

FRONT BRAKES SQUEAL. *DH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484660 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10717588 · 2015-05-21 (May 21, 2015)

THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN A PEDESTRIAN DARTED OUT INTO A CROSSWALK. THE FIRST CAR SLAMMED ON THE BREAKS. THE CAR BEHIND IT SLAMMED ON THEIR BREAKS, AND I WAS THE CAR BEHIND THE SECOND CAR. I TRIED TO AVOID THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, BUT MY CAR DID NOT STOP IN TIME. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A SIDE STREET. I HAD MY SEATBELT FASTENED. MY NOSE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND STARTED TO BLEED PROFUSELY. I WENT TO EMERGENCY, AND THEY ADVISED ME TO SEE MY DOCTOR FOR A CHECKUP. THE DOCTOR ORDERED AN X-RAY OF MY NOSE. I HAVE A TINY F…

Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10717588 at NHTSA ↗